Song title: Perfect Day
Artist: Lou Reed
Year: 1972
Why I like this song:
R.I.P. Lou Reed
Is this about heroin addiction? Is it about a good day in general? Maybe - but the mark of a good song is that anyone can see it and draw their own conclusions.
And in that sense, I have found it a helpful song to have around. So I'm glad you could share it with us Lou.
Original video located here. Accessed 20th February 2017
Song title: When the Night
Artist: St Lucia
Year: 2013
Why I like this song:
I got the album of the same name and thought it was great. But, as is often the case, the best moment comes at the end,
It's a burst of energy that's for sure: If this doesn't make you want to get out your seat, run out of the house and into the outside world then I don't know what will.
Except maybe the thought of running back to the house as you left the front door open and someone might break in and pinch your stuff.
Original video located here. Accessed 25th October 2013
Song title: Superstition (Sesame Street version)
Artist: Stevie Wonder
Year: 1995
Why I like this song:
This came recommended to me by a friend (thanks Dent!) He was right to do so
Original video located here. Accessed 13th April 2020
Song title: December 1963 (Oh What a Night)
Artist: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Year: 1975
Why I like this song:
First time I heard this song? My grade 6 disco/social. And for weeks afterward I was singing: 'Oh what a Night / Late July back in '93..."
(and I still do XD)
Original video located here. Accessed 21st October 2013
Song title: Days Are Gone
Artist: Hiam
Year: 2013
Why I like this song:
Its different to a lot of girl groups I've heard previously but that's part of the appeal. Its like if the girl groups for the late nineties/early2000s decided to abandon the method that made them famous and headed onto the road less travelled doing everything in their power to do the complete opposite.
And honestly? It works wonders.
Original video located here. Accessed 29th December 2017
Song title: Sandy
Artist: Beaches
Year: 2008
Why I like this song:
Earlier this year, I went and saw the all-woman guitar band Beaches.
And as it happened, they rocked hard: Going flat out and, as is often the case, producing songs that sound tonnes better than what was committed to the recording. Top stuff.
Original video located here. Accessed 14th October 2013
Song title: Do You See What I See?
Artist: Hunters and Collectors
Year: 1988
Why I like this song:
Recently I've been listening to the Hunters and Collectors album What's a Few Men? / Fate.
It's aged pretty well and still has fire. And, as the above song proves, still works as rabble-rouser.
And I still remember....
Song title: Thousands Are Sailing
Artist: The Pogues
Year: 1988
Why I like this song:
R.I.P. Phil Chevron
It may have been tricky to make your song-writing capabilities heard when you have to compete with Shane McGowan but to come up with this, a description of the troubles facing an Irish immigrant to the U.S., is something to be proud of.
Original video located here. Accessed 24th September 2022
Song title: Regular John
Artist: Queens of the Stone Age
Year: 1998
Why I like this song:
Recently I got a hold of the Queens of the Stone Age self-titled debut.
It seems fair to say that this has become forgotten in the wake of the one-two punch of Rated R and Songs for the Deaf. Looking back, this does seem like the first steps of a new band that's trying to forge it's own identity.
But, with hindsight, the strengths of this band already seem place: The guitar work, Josh Homme's distinctive vocals and his drive. It's a solid foundation and worth building upon...
Song title: Read or Die theme
Artist: Taku Iwasaki
Year: 2001
Why I like this song:
Yes it may be a pastiche of the James Bond theme, but damn it does it so well. So well one would think it transcends it's intent and becomes a theme that the James Bond movies would be envious of.
And much like it's parent anime, it has enough clout to make any nerd feel like a badass.